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Philippians: Joy in Christ Through Every Circumstance

Joy, Humility, and Peace in the Christian Life

12 Episodes
15+ Hours Total
Biblical Studies
October 2025

About This Series

Written from prison in Rome, Paul's letter to the Philippians is often called the "epistle of joy." Despite his chains and uncertain future, Paul writes to his beloved church in Philippi with an infectious joy that transcends circumstances. This letter reveals the secret to Christian contentment and shows us how to experience true joy in every season of life.

In this comprehensive 12-part verse-by-verse study, Dr. Peter J. Carter explores the profound themes of Philippians, covering:

  • Paul's partnership with the Philippians and his gratitude for their support
  • How suffering can actually advance the gospel
  • The humility of Christ as the pattern for Christian living
  • The incarnation, crucifixion, and exaltation of Jesus
  • Working out our salvation with fear and trembling
  • The examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus in Christian service
  • Warning against false teachers and the danger of legalism
  • Paul's testimony of knowing Christ and the power of His resurrection
  • Pressing on toward the goal of Christ-likeness
  • Unity in the church and resolving conflicts
  • The secret of contentment and God's provision
  • Paul's gratitude for the Philippians' generous support

This series will transform your understanding of what it means to rejoice in the Lord always and experience His peace that surpasses all understanding.

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Philippians Lesson 1
Lesson 1

Introduction to the book and Greetings

Philippians 1:1–11

Paul's warm greeting to the Philippians, his partnership with them in the gospel, and his prayer for their spiritual growth.

Philippians Lesson 2
Lesson 2

Paul's Personal Circumstances: The Preaching of Christ

Philippians 1:12–30

How Paul's imprisonment actually advanced the gospel and his joy in Christ being preached, regardless of motives.

Philippians Lesson 3
Lesson 3

The Exhortation to Humility

Philippians 2:1–4

Paul's call to unity, humility, and putting others' interests before our own in the Christian community.

Philippians Lesson 4
Lesson 4

The Epitome of Humility

Philippians 2:5–11

The incredible hymn of Christ's humiliation and exaltation, from heavenly glory to the cross and back again.

Philippians Lesson 5
Lesson 5

The Exercise of Humility

Philippians 2:12–18

Working out our salvation with fear and trembling, being lights in a dark world, and Paul's joy in their faith.

Philippians Lesson 6
Lesson 6

The Examples of Timothy and Epaphroditus

Philippians 2:19–30

Two models of Christian service, Timothy's genuine concern and Epaphroditus's sacrificial ministry.

Philippians Lesson 7
Lesson 7

The Warning Against Judaizers

Philippians 3:1–4

Paul's warning against false teachers who would add works to grace and his call to rejoice in the Lord.

Philippians Lesson 8
Lesson 8

The Example of Paul

Philippians 3:5–14

Paul's testimony of counting all things loss for Christ and pressing on toward the goal of knowing Him.

Philippians Lesson 9
Lesson 9

The Exhortation to Others

Philippians 3:15–21

Paul's call to spiritual maturity, following his example, and looking forward to Christ's return.

Philippians Lesson 10
Lesson 10

Peace with Others

Philippians 4:1–3

Paul's appeal for unity between Euodia and Syntyche and the importance of standing firm in the Lord.

Philippians Lesson 11
Lesson 11

Peace with Self

Philippians 4:4–9

Rejoicing always, God's peace that surpasses understanding, and thinking on things that are true and noble.

Philippians Lesson 12
Lesson 12

Peace with Circumstances

Philippians 4:10–23

Paul's secret of contentment, doing all things through Christ, and gratitude for the Philippians' generous support.